Plants are here! Sneaky cabinetry, a birthday treat, the death of detail, the next civil rights movement, my upcoming read, how not to go zero waste, lip balm I swear by, a perfect home tour, my favorite candles, and what today’s ruling means for women’s freedom.
Read MoreWhat our days look like, party hat color inspiration, a bathroom update, the door to nowhere, a floor I love watching, glass vs. curtain, home design from Amélie, bygone motels, a pink kitchen, and more.
Read MoreOn the back of our house we have a door that isn’t really a door - it goes absolutely nowhere. The door opens to drywall and framing lumber. We’re required to keep it, so I’ve devised a plan to make the most out of it.
Read MoreThe backyard debate, birthday crowns, a makeover with a stunning paint/woodwork combo, action to take against gun violence, movie recommendations, mom brain myths, marble sealer, cohesive interiors with a hodgepodge of things, my recent craft, and more!
Read MoreI didn’t want to toss out my trusty childhood lawn chairs just because they were falling apart. So, I found a way to reinvent them to last another three decades, and add some colorful charm, too.
Read MoreI upgraded to a new camera last year and I’ve been playing around more with photo editing, so I wanted to share an updated look at what I’m using to capture my images lately.
Read MoreLimited edition prints from a favorite artist, what took my breath away, kitchen art, versatile and budget-friendly trellises, a unique method of protection, the movie I highly recommend, what I may (or may not) get for the garden, more wallpaper to love, a custom baby board book and other Mother’s Day suggestions, and my floor cleaning lineup.
Read MoreThe perfect piece of art didn’t exist, so I made it. Now the kitchen walls are adorned with a beautiful (yet odd) photo with a lil’ cameo by Margot!
Read MoreFlower photos and a flower PSA, a handmade colorful dress, where I’m getting a big print printed, a tiny change with big impact, moving beyond Carbon Tunnel Vision, Ross’ home policy, big changes to the blog, groceries to fight food waste, the hunt for the perfect dishtowel, rules for sharing content online, big renovation news, and more.
Read MoreMy favorite before and after, an old house directory, vintage wall plates, what I can’t stop thinking about, painted trim, my air purifier is on sale, parenting podcast, new photos from a favorite photographer, a stunning kitchen, what I just discovered are cool, the show you have to watch, and what Ross keeps stealing.
Read MoreI debated over a hundred wallpaper pattern options for the kitchen. And I mean hundreds. I started with a giant stack, then narrowed it down to about 20 that sat on the walls for months.
Read MoreThe kitchen is wallpapered! I repeat, the kitchen has been wallpapered!
Read MoreHammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things I’ve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
Where I’ve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I don’t need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, what’s killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.
If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you don’t, well, maybe scroll through and you’ll be converted? Or not? Either way, here’s the reveal of a bathroom addition that’s finally here - after a whole three years of construction.
My baby is two! Time’s flying… we wish we could slow down these years… I can’t believe she’s two… and all those other cliché things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.
What I’m binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.
I have such love for my historic house, but I’ve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.
The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots o’ photos.
Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snail’s pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.
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What I’ve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows we’re enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege I’m reminded of daily.